CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Frank Iossi. Also attending were Chris Colby, Cynthia Daube, Ann Farnell, Ed Haskell, Phil Henoch, John Hunziker, Bill Jonason, Bill Kullback, Jean Michaels, Dave Nelson, Sue Reinke, Dave Senjem, Joanne Swenson, and Joyce Wenz.
Others Present: Audrey Betcher, Library Director; Tom Dyer, Communications Manager, and Kathy Olson, Administrative Assistant.
Frank introduced Tom Dyer, new Communications Manager for the library. Tom will also serve as liaison with the Friends and Library Foundation.
MINUTES
Ed Haskell moved, John Hunziker second to approve the minutes from June 27, 2001, as mailed. Motion approved.
TREASURER's REPORT
Ed Haskell moved, Phil Henoch second to accept the second quarter Treasurer's Report as submitted. Motion approved.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ann Larson has resigned from the Library Board and therefore as representative to the Foundation Board. The Library Board will be appointing a new representative in the near future.
The Library Board and staff have been working with the organizational report, futures report and are starting the process of formulating a long-range strategic plan.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Development Committee
Michele Martin has been promoted by US Bank and moved to the cities. As past chair, she was chairing the development committee; Frank will take on those responsibilities for the remainder of the year.
The Committee has discussed whether to start a quiet campaign without a donation from Mayo. At this time it is our intention to go ahead with a campaign in the hopes it will show positive progress to Mayo. Frank has approached someone from the Mayo development office to serve on the committee. We will need someone else from the Foundation Board to be part of the presentation team in Michele's place.
Staff will be putting together a list of prospects for the committee and board to review. Once a list is in place, the committee will refine the presentation. Board members may be asked to be part of presentation or asked to attend presentations.
Dave Senjem suggested that out of town developers should also be asked for contributions as a way for them to give back to the community.
Advocacy Committee
The committee is still in the process of defining its role and scope. There is a need to have a coordinated effort with all committees due to overlapping pieces. The committee expects to be moving forward in the next quarter. Audrey and Tom will put together list of people who could be called on to advocate for the Foundation such as Friends members, Library Board members, donors, etc.
The committee will be developing strategies to impact different groups, such as decision makers, general public, and media.
One goal of the committee is to make sure the media, County Board, and City Council are educated about and aware of issues, goals, missions, etc.
Special Events
The committee has met and are working on a wine tasting and educational event that would attract about 200 people. The event would be held in the library in early 2002. We are hoping for about 16 presenters and people would get to attend two classes.
The committee would like to set up subcommittees to help organize the event. Committees include: underwriting, wine tasting and party set-up, ticket and publicity, auction, library interface, topic/presenter selection. Possible topics include: sports psychology, genome research, jewelry, history, politics, plastic surgery, cancer research, future of downtown or city, world trade center, WWII, biological warfare, finance, music.
Board members should contact Ann with what committee they would like to be on, and with possible class topics. Committee members do not have to be Foundation or Library Board members.
Tentatively set a date of Saturday, January 26.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Frank is working on a couple of new Board members. If anyone has ideas for Board members let Frank know and he will follow up.
The next Board meeting is set for Wednesday, October 24, at 4:45 pm.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,